Pr tube thoracostomy w/connection to drainage open cost at US hospitals
PR Tube Thoracostomy W/Connection to Drainage Open · CPT 32551
$97.09
lowest cash price
$1,761.00
national median
$14,414.85
highest cash price
761
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $97.09–$14,414.85 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,589.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,838.28)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,116.18 | $2,541.24 | $5,151.12 |
| Arizona | 14 | $291.08 | $664.80 | $4,598.18 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $187.80 | $574.60 | $1,783.00 |
| California | 83 | $97.09 | $1,778.40 | $5,917.02 |
| Colorado | 15 | $248.48 | $2,699.58 | $2,699.58 |
| Florida | 71 | $1,541.80 | $3,614.65 | $5,806.45 |
| Georgia | 25 | $526.00 | $3,189.81 | $6,483.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $624.64 | $624.64 | $3,534.00 |
| Illinois | 44 | $625.00 | $1,948.80 | $10,065.65 |
| Indiana | 26 | $1,546.50 | $1,593.50 | $4,592.84 |
| Iowa | 27 | $488.00 | $1,093.80 | $3,018.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | $478.80 | $3,270.97 | $3,270.97 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $1,031.69 | $1,953.60 | $4,592.84 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $939.38 | $939.38 | $939.38 |
| Maine | 7 | $394.60 | $732.85 | $1,831.50 |
| Michigan | 27 | $855.12 | $1,786.00 | $3,067.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $773.81 | $1,150.40 | $1,650.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $250.40 | $489.72 | $1,831.68 |
| Missouri | 18 | $274.50 | $1,561.45 | $3,119.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $533.60 | $533.60 | $1,685.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $268.24 | $1,227.24 | $1,309.00 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,143.29 | $1,265.98 | $1,595.03 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,697.72 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,299.08 | $2,299.08 | $2,299.08 |
| New York | 23 | $367.20 | $1,838.28 | $5,510.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $715.85 | $715.85 | $2,766.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,564.80 | $1,588.00 | $1,649.60 |
| Ohio | 66 | $412.12 | $2,583.60 | $5,850.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $575.90 | $1,074.85 | $2,187.90 |
| Oregon | 13 | $442.50 | $3,928.70 | $6,667.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $595.80 | $2,180.80 | $4,765.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $943.00 | $1,303.50 | $5,528.40 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $973.60 | $1,042.40 | $1,320.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $262.92 | $490.80 | $902.49 |
| Texas | 103 | $230.58 | $1,754.69 | $14,414.85 |
| Virginia | 33 | $481.85 | $1,298.00 | $3,622.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $488.60 | $1,277.83 | $4,194.96 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $784.50 | $2,280.00 | $4,315.00 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $914.10 | $1,329.35 | $4,391.72 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $264.78 | $295.91 | $1,194.48 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,778.40 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,778.40 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $1,778.40 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $1,783.00 | $1,426.40 – $1,783.00 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $1,786.00 | $339.99 – $339.99 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $1,786.00 | $339.99 – $2,823.29 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $1,786.00 | $339.99 – $339.99 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $1,786.00 | not published |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $1,786.00 | $339.99 – $2,823.29 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $1,786.00 | $339.99 – $2,823.29 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,790.60 | $1,754.15 – $6,462.00 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $1,793.50 | $1,566.08 – $4,698.25 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $1,793.50 | not published |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $1,798.50 | $1,595.31 – $3,988.27 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $1,802.50 | $205.80 – $7,604.61 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $1,817.35 | $1,040.15 – $3,430.70 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $1,827.00 | $1,471.00 – $3,137.62 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $1,828.45 | $7.11 – $3,056.08 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack, NJ | $1,829.42 | $320.92 – $1,920.90 |
| Palisades Medical Center | North Bergen, NJ | $1,829.42 | $320.92 – $1,994.07 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $1,831.50 | $145.06 – $312.47 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $1,831.68 | $429.55 – $3,239.34 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,835.30 | $520.00 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,835.30 | $489.41 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,835.30 | $489.41 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,835.30 | $458.82 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,835.30 | $336.47 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,835.30 | $336.47 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,835.30 | $520.00 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,835.30 | $856.47 – $2,294.12 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,835.30 | $367.06 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,835.30 | $336.47 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,835.30 | $392.75 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,835.30 | $458.82 – $3,967.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,835.30 | $244.71 – $3,967.42 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $1,837.44 | $1,399.77 – $8,613.00 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center | NY 10016, NY | $1,838.28 | $106.46 – $2,947.49 |
| Lincoln Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $1,838.28 | $177.85 – $2,220.44 |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center | New York, NY | $1,838.28 | $177.85 – $2,220.44 |
| Harlem Hospital Center | New York, NY | $1,838.28 | $172.34 – $2,220.44 |
| Woodhull Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $1,838.28 | $106.46 – $2,947.49 |
| Queens Hospital Center | Jamaica, NY | $1,838.28 | $106.46 – $2,947.49 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Center | NY 11373, NY | $1,838.28 | $169.99 – $2,220.44 |
| Jacobi Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $1,838.28 | $177.85 – $2,947.49 |
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | $1,838.28 | $106.46 – $2,947.49 |
| South Brooklyn Health | Brooklyn, NY | $1,838.28 | $177.85 – $2,220.44 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | $1,838.28 | $177.85 – $2,947.49 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $1,846.40 | $711.29 – $8,144.23 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $1,849.60 | $166.20 – $452.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,858.80 | $43.86 – $1,982.72 |